scaling cross weight properly

[steve everard]

I need a good process that will allow me to set ride height, scale the car (F2000 VD) and adjust cross weight while maintaining set ride height.
Thanks all
Steve

[DaveW]

What I do is to adjust the pushrod adjusters equal but opposite directions side-side on one end while monitoring the chassis angle side-side. In order to keep the chassis level, one must make adjustments in the opposite directions on the other end to keep the chassis level. Again, make equal but opposite adjustments side-side on whichever end you are adjusting to maintain the correct RH.

[Lenny T.]

Steve give me a call . I can run you through the process I use.

Lenny

978-257-4842

[problemchild]

From another thread 6 months ago, this is a quick overview.
"My personal starting point, on any configuration of car, is jacking the car in the middle of the diff and balancing the front suspension so the chassis is level. At that point, I go up and down on the front for ride height, but all cornerweight adjustment is done from the rear."

[DaveW]

What I do is to adjust the pushrod adjusters equal but opposite directions side-side on one end while monitoring the chassis angle side-side. In order to keep the chassis level, one must make adjustments in the opposite directions on the other end to keep the chassis level. Again, make equal but opposite adjustments side-side on whichever end you are adjusting to maintain the correct RH.

From another thread 6 months ago, this is a quick overview.
"My personal starting point, on any configuration of car, is jacking the car in the middle of the diff and balancing the front suspension so the chassis is level. At that point, I go up and down on the front for ride height, but all cornerweight adjustment is done from the rear."

Here's an additional note on what I do:

I use only 2 scales at the front. I have found that front corner weight being equal side-side is more important than in the rear, and for most cars, there is a weight difference L to R (CG offset from centerline) due to component placement. That means that it is usually impossible to get both ends exactly equal side-side at the same time.

Greg's method of starting by jacking the car at the rear is good, but may not result in front weight equal side-side.

Having said that, Greg's fabulous track record confirms that he is doing setups that result in great cars, so YMMV.

[Buc01]

Dave,

Thank you for sharing. I have always concentrated on getting the fronts equal as well.

Aaron